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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Gifting at The Veranda

Oh I have been so excited to share this with you! I had to wait because we gave this sweet little wreath to My Love's Mom for Mother's Day, and it was waayyy late!!!!

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I started by wrapping a straw wreath with turquoise yarn. I went to see Lucy at Attic 24 for my flower tutorials. She has a whole list of tutorials, and they are so easy to follow! I simply picked the ones I liked best, and off I went! I should have taken more photos while I was crocheting, but I couldn't stop myself long enough to pick up my camera!!!! (or phone, as the case may be!)

I made 5 different flowers with leaves, and arranged them on my wreath. The tutorials I used were here,here, here,here, and I do apologize. I cannot find the tutorial I used for the large orange and fuscia (did I spell that right?) flower. I will continue to search blog-land. Once I find it, I will post a link.I attached the flowers with hot glue, and used straight pins in the middle with colored heads for extra embellishment. I attached the little sprays, added the lace, and voila! A colorful wreath to hang on the door! My Mom-in-Love almost did not receive this wreath. I love it, and wanted to keep it for myself! But I knew that I would fall in love with whatever it was I was making next, and the wreath would be forgotten. Well, I have not forgotten this happy little wreath. It has inspired me to make a bunch of colorful flowers to hang in my cubicle at work, and brighten up the space a bit! I will share that project when it's complete!Just an update on the illustrious camera cord....we have, again, received the wrong cord. I share this with you, lest you think I did not give my own mother a handmade gift for Mother's Day. Well, I did! It was an embroidered wall-hanging! Quite adorable, if I say so myself! But...of course...the photos are on THE CAMERA! I think I might just buy a new camera......Make it an awesome day!Lori

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I am a forty-something mom to two, and nana to one. I have a terrible addiction to diet coke, and will wrestle you for the last one in the pack. When I am not working, I love spending time with my kids, my doodlebug, and the Love of My Life. Any leftover time I try to spend on crafting, however I am easily distracted. Thanks for joining in this crazy journey called LIFE!